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The Story of Stone
In this pathbreaking study of three of the most familiar texts in the Chinese tradition--all concerning stones endowed with magical properties--Jing Wang develops a monumental reconstruction of ancient Chinese stone lore. Wang's thorough and systematic comparison of these classic works illuminates the various tellings of the stone story and provides new insight into major topics in traditional Chinese literature. Bringing together Chinese myth, religion, folklore, art, and literature, this book is the first in any language to amass the sources of stone myth and stone lore in Chinese culture. Uniting classical Chinese studies with contemporary Western theoretical concerns, Wang examines these...
My Name Is Not Ed Tug
A sweet, whimsical story about the meaningfulness behind a person's name and the power of accepting people just as they are. Featured in Children's Book Council's Summer 2022 Showcase: Love Makes the World Go Round "Names are so important. They are our parents' first gifts to us. They have history and meaning. For some it is the name we choose that embraces the best version of ourselves. Everyone deserves to be called by their correct name. This was simply beautiful." —Lupe, Bookmarks (Winston-Salem, NC) "Edimorwhitimormiligimmus Tug is determined to teach his classmates and teacher about the important family stories behind his superlong name." —Publishers Weekly, Fall Children's Announcements Edimorwhitimormiligimmus Tug has a very special name that is all his own. But his teacher thinks it's too long and hard to say. One day she shortens it to. . . Ed. But he loves his name just the way it is. So he comes up with a plan—if he can teach everyone his name, maybe they'll love it too! Sweet and whimsical, My Name Is Not Ed Tug empowers readers to own their identities and proudly celebrate who they are.
On Heaven's Hill
Finalist for the 2023 Banff Mountain Book Award for Mountain Fiction & Poetry An Anchorage Daily News Favorite Book of 2023 Kim Heacox, author of the National Outdoor Book Award-winning novel Jimmy Bluefeather, returns with a new, brilliant novel about family love and the lengths one will go to protect it. "A sprawling novel brimming with suspense, ideas and unforgettable characters, On Heaven's Hill paints a captivating group portrait of a rebel alliance discovering their true selves in America's most glorious natural landscape. This book will appeal equally to aging idealists reared on Edward Abbey and adventurous kids hooked on Gary Paulsen. Oh, and it's laugh-out-loud funny, too." —Mar...
Sophia's Struggle
From classic Lower Merion to hip and edgy New York City, Sophia Ito brings out her new style in Book 2 of The Stitch Clique! Ever since her parents’ divorce, Sophia’s life at home with her mom hasn’t been easy. So when her dad moves back to New York, Sophia jumps on the chance to visit—not only can she go to her favorite museums and stores again, but she also misses seeing her dad every day. Everything about being in New York feels so familiar and right. But as much as she loves the city, Sophia can’t help but worry about her mom and wish her friends back home could be with her. Yet when she’s in Lower Merion, all she can think about is getting back to New York with her dad. Will Sophia ever find where she belongs?
Play It! Jazz and Folk Songs
A fun and easy way to learn to play the piano or keyboard, with helpful instruction on favorite jazz pieces. Written by the author of the best-selling Build It! series in collaboration with an experienced piano teacher, the Play It! books teach young readers how to play the piano or keyboard in a simple, effective way. Using color-coded notes and character icons, the books include piano sheet music of favorite popular songs, as well as a primer on how to read sheet music and some basic techniques. With this method, you'll go from simply pressing colors on the keyboard to reading and playing music in no time! In Play It! Jazz and Folk Songs, learn to play songs like “The Entertainer,” “Scarborough Fair,” and more beloved pieces from the jazz and traditional song libraries. For beginners of all ages, the Play It! series is the perfect companion on your musical journey.
A Fade of Light
An intimate and moving graphic memoir by cartoonist Nate Fakes, dedicated to his stepdad Ron, a larger-than-life personality who gradually becomes affected by a rare form of dementia. Editor's Picks, Honorable Mention at Publishers Weekly's US Book Show "A Fade of Light is a rare story that is both deeply heartbreaking and heartwarming. Nate Fakes is an observant writer and artist, with a good memory and an eye for small, revealing details. In his clear cartooning style, Fakes shows he and his family navigating a rare disease imperfectly but as well as they can. He captures the confusion and frustration of knowing something's wrong but not what, of desperately wanting to fix something that c...
Five on the Bed
A young girl, her parents, and their dog and cat appear on, under, and next to the bed as they all get ready to sleep in this counting book featuring cut paper illustrations.
New Beginnings
The Hollows thrums with excitement when a famous student appears on campus. Follow Zee as she rubs elbows with royalty in Book 5 of The Zee Files! Zee is getting ready to go back to school for spring term when the big news comes: there’s a new transfer student in year nine—and she’s a real-life princess! As everyone busily prepares for royalty to arrive, Zee can’t help but worry. She just got comfortable in England—how much will her life change now with a princess at school?
Girl/Friend
Who is the good-looking and wealthy Archie Saint John really to Zee? Find out in Book 3 of The Zee Files, the spin-off series to the bestselling Mackenzie Blue books! "The Zee Files by Tina Wells expands with Girl/Friend and A Very Malibu Vacay." —Publishers Weekly, Fall Children's Announcements Everyone is surprised when Zee strikes up a friendship—and more—with The Hollows' most elusive student on campus, Archie Saint John. Unfortunately, Zee can tell her friends don't understand him, and Archie doesn't understand her friends. It feels like the more Zee tries to help the situation, the more tangled things get. Meanwhile, the Harvest Dance is coming soon, followed by final exams. School drama aside, Zee's determined to finish the semester off on the right note!
The Mediterranean Migraine Diet
This cookbook features more than 70 delicious recipes and dozens of helpful tips to help combat migraine symptoms by eating a Mediterranean-style diet. This unique cookbook and lifestyle guide provides migraine patients with a dietary roadmap to control attacks and radically transform health. Based on the popular Mediterranean diet, this eating plan goes a step beyond migraine elimination diets to help people living with migraine expand their palette of ingredients. Co-authored by healthy living blogger and creator of TheDizzyCook.com, Alicia Wolf, and neurologist Dr. Shin Beh, the book is packed with information. The co-authors, patient and doctor in real life, teamed up to provide not only...
